Tom,
My 2 cents worth -- rebuilt engine, HIDs, upgraded suspension (Mychialo's springs + Konis) to improve the ride quality and "rake" to the car, iPod compatible stereo + new speakers all around, 5 spd, new windshield, upgraded brakes (slotted/dimple drilled rotors), update A/C freon, make sure sunroof works without "assistance", new (non drooping) visors. Body work should be limited to making everything "straight" and addressing any clearcoat issues.
$30-35k and market as a "SVXSpeedShop" XXX model (you figure out what the XXX should be -- definitely not GT, put something that conveys handling, comfort, long distance cruising ....maybe take a page out of BMW's book - "3.3xi"
). I think you can go even higher in price, given the clients you attract (think "uniquewhips" and all the other custom shops that are all over the cable networks now...)
You business model can work, you just need to target folks with disposable income who are looking for a unique vehicle. I think there is also a market for $10-15k versions, they'd probably be limited to cleaning up the body, HIDs, 5 spd or 4HEAT with improved valve body, brakes, and 100k or less motors (not rebuilt, just resealed + timing belt).
-Bill
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